Play School Australia - Humpty, Big Ted and Classic ABC Character Plush Toys
Play School is an Australian children's television series that has aired on ABC since 1966, making it the longest-running children's television program in Australian history. The show features four iconic toy characters: Humpty (an egg-shaped character), Big Ted and Little Ted (two bears), and Jemima (a rag doll). Play School is designed for children aged 2-5 years and uses craft, music, storytelling and play to entertain and educate. Play School is produced by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and airs on ABC Kids. Play School character merchandise is officially licensed through the ABC. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Play School character toys, stocking Humpty, Big Ted and other character plush. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
Play School character toys are among the most recognisable Australian children's character products. The plush toys replicate the look of the toy characters as seen on the show, which Australian children from approximately 18 months recognise. Browse Play School products in the character plush toys category at Peekaboo Baby.
Play School product range
The Play School range at Peekaboo Baby includes character plush toys. Humpty Plush Toy 23cm ($35) is a soft plush version of the Humpty character. Big Ted Beanie Toy 18cm ($23) is a smaller, beanie-format Big Ted. These replicate the characters as seen on the Play School set and are immediately recognisable to young Australian children who watch the show. Play School character plush suits children from approximately 18 months who are active Play School viewers and recognise the characters. Browse baby shower gifts for Play School gift options.
Play School history
Play School premiered on 18 July 1966 on ABC Television, making it one of the oldest continuously running children's programs globally. The show has featured hundreds of presenters over its history and the four toy characters - Humpty, Big Ted, Little Ted and Jemima - have appeared continuously throughout the show's history. Play School is an Australian cultural institution and the characters have multigenerational recognition - grandparents, parents and children have all grown up watching the same show and the same characters.
What to look for in Play School products
- Official ABC licensing - Play School products at Peekaboo Baby are officially licensed through the ABC. Licensed products use accurate character designs that match the toys seen on the TV show.
- Iconic character recognition - Humpty, Big Ted, Little Ted and Jemima are recognised by almost every Australian family with young children. Play School characters have appeared on ABC continuously since 1966.
- Birth-safe plush - Play School soft toy versions use embroidered features and are designed for babies from birth when designated as newborn-safe. Check individual product age recommendations.
- Australian cultural relevance - Play School is uniquely Australian - no equivalent show with these characters exists in any other market. This makes Play School products particularly relevant as Australian baby gifts.
- Cross-generational recognition - Play School has been on air since 1966. Australian grandparents and parents who watched the show can share the experience with their grandchildren and children through the same characters.
- Show-accurate character design - The plush toys replicate the specific appearance of the characters as they appear on the Play School set, which children recognise from watching the program.
Play School gift ideas at Peekaboo Baby
Play School character plush makes a uniquely Australian baby shower and newborn gift. A Humpty or Big Ted plush is recognised by Australian parents and grandparents as a connection to their own childhood viewing. Browse gifts by age at Peekaboo Baby for Play School and other Australian character gift options.
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